Five exceptional dancers have been selected to work with renowned choreographer Lea Anderson on Step Up Dance Project 2016.
The successful dancers, selected from a competitive Open Call earlier this year, are:
– Sibéal Davitt
– Millie Daniel-Dempsey
– Lisa Hogan
– Emily Kilkenny Roddy
– Rachel Sheil
Step Up: Dance Project is an intensive dance project which aims to bridge the gap between dance education and professional contemporary dance practice in Ireland. It is open to recent dance graduates, selected via a competitive screening process.
The 2016 project runs from 2-27 August. Following four weeks of intensive classes and rehearsals, Step Up will culminate in the performance of an engaging new contemporary dance work, directed by Lea Anderson, which will also tour to Galway, Cork and Dublin. Performances will take place over the last days of the project. Guest dance teachers will also work with the participants over the five week period.
Now in its sixth year, Step Up 2016 sees an expanded programme which will enhance these dancers’ professional networks by connecting them to the Irish contemporary dance community and thereby improving their professional opportunities in Ireland.
This new expanded programme includes the following elements:
– Creation & Performance
– Repertory Programme
– Dancers as Entrepreneurs
– Personal Development
Step Up is a partnership between the Arts Council, Dance Limerick, Dance Ireland and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at UL.
Performances:
Dance Limerick: Wed 24 August
Galway: 25 Aug
Firkin Crane, Cork: 26 Aug
DanceHouse, Dublin: 27 August
